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World Book Night was celebrated with our first ever spoken word event, a really enjoyable and entertaining evening attended by over 50 people. Our headline writer, prize-winning local author Rosie Garland, thrilled us with brilliant readings of her poetry and of excerpts from her latest novel, The Night Brother. Ten […]

Rosie Garland and Friends Evening

This entry was tagged Events Spoken Word and posted on April 25, 2018 by John McCrory

We’ve got the marvellous writer Rosie Garland gracing our first EVER Open Mic evening at Burnage Library on Monday 23rd April from 7.15 to 9.15. Get in touch with us on openmic@burnageactivityhub.org.uk if you’d like to book a 4 minute open mic slot!

Open Mic Night with Rosie Garland

This entry was tagged Open Mic Poetry Spoken Word and posted on April 14, 2018 by John McCrory

A BIG thank you to everyone who came along to our special Bear Hunt walk today. Thanks to all the friends and family who sponsored you too – you have raised over £150 for family activities in your Community Powered Library! Despite the weather and the road being closed (!) […]

Storytime Special – Bear Hunt Sponsored Walk

This entry was tagged Children School Holidays Storytime Walk and posted on April 11, 2018 by John McCrory

Local musician Claire Mooney performs at Burnage Library’s 4th birthday party:

Claire Mooney – Burnage Library: Heart of the Community!

This entry was tagged Claire Mooney Music and posted on November 14, 2017 by John McCrory

We celebrated our 4th birthday on Saturday 28th October 2017 – Friends of Burnage Library took over the running of Burnage Library when it was in danger of being closed with assistance from the Council and Southway Housing. What a great afternoon it was – even though it was pouring […]

Reflections on a wonderful afternoon at Burnage Library

This entry was tagged Celebrations Friends of Burnage Library Storytime and posted on October 31, 2017 by John McCrory

Storytime Half-Term Special: Wednesday 31st May, 10:30 – 12:30

This entry was tagged Crafts Events School Holidays Storytime and posted on May 29, 2017 by John McCrory

Thanks to everyone in who joined our Big Burnage Animal Parade – we hope you had a good time! Thanks also to artists and performers from the marvellous Global Grooves, to pupils and staff from Acacias, St. Bernard’s and Green End schools who helped build the creatures and made amazing […]

Big Burnage Animal Parade

This entry was tagged Parade Video and posted on April 6, 2017 by John McCrory

We’re proud to host the “Legacy of Ahmed” exhibit commemorating the life and legacy of Ahmed Iqbal Ullah a 13 year old pupil of Burnage High School (now Burnage Academy for Boys), who was murdered 30 years ago after defending young Bangladeshi pupils from racist bullying. The exhibition charts the […]

Legacy of Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Exhibition

This entry was tagged Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre and posted on April 4, 2017 by John McCrory

Big Burnage Animal Parade – Timetable

This entry was tagged Crafts Parade Schools and posted on March 10, 2017 by John McCrory

Join us tomorrow for a pop up craft session celebrating LGBT history month!

Pop up Craft Session, 10:00 – 12:00, 23rd September

This entry was tagged Crafts School Holidays and posted on February 22, 2017 by John McCrory